Smithfield's Bria Kelly wows judges on 'America's Got Talent'

Smithfield teen Bria Kelly stepped on stage in front of celebrity judges and millions of television viewers Tuesday night and sang with power and confidence. Judges on"America's Got Talent" responded with encouraging words.

Kelly sang the Miranda Lambert hit "Gunpowder & Lead" while striding across the stage with professional poise. She gave the song just the right amount of rasp and sass -- easily out performing another 16-year-old singer on the show, Drew Erwin, whose YouTube audition cllip had created much excitement.

The judges agreed that Kelly was much better.

"You did a great job tonight," the sometimes prickly Howard Stern told Kelly. "You've got a great voice ... You need that charisma injection sometimes ... I think you're onto something. You did a good job."

Sharon Osbourne complimented her performance and gave some tips. "Try not to shout so much. Stick to the melody ... Well done," she said.

Howie Mandel put it more emphatically. "In my opinion, so far tonight, you, young lady, are the standout."